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RE: Two Questions



>1. How do I set up a boot so I can boot Debian or Win95? 
> Now I have to use a boot disk to get debian to boot...

I believe there's a command line linux loader you can use to boot linux. 
I suppose the easiest thing to do would be set a batch file to present 
you a menu and allow a selection of either 95 or linux. I can't remember
the name of the command line loader though, I use LILO on a machine that
runs just Linux.

>2. How do I change the diplay mode in XF86 from 8bit to 16bit
>color? I have a Diamond Stealth 64 Video VRAM w/ 2MB and use 
>16bit color in win95 so there shouldn't be any probs to get
>it in X too..

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there is a problem with the
Diamond card. If memory serves me well, Diamond does not publicize code
to drive their cards without signing a non-disclosure agreement. Since 
Linux includes all source code under GNU, this would break the NDA and 
cause all sortsa trouble. 

Good luck with it, and like I mentioned, I think what I just said is 
accurate, but check me on this one, I may be thinking about a different
video card. 

Tim

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